Man robbed at gunpoint in Baldwin

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A man was held up at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Friendly's restaurant in Baldwin Monday night, Nassau County Police said.

According to detectives, a 32-year-old man was sitting in his girlfriend's car in the parking lot of the restaurant at 955 Merrick Road and waiting for her to return. A man then entered the back of the car, placed a handgun up to his head and demanded money and the victim's gold chain.

The victim complied and the robber exited the vehicle. He was last seen running through the restaurant parking lot and continuing north onto Central Avenue.

Shortly after that, the victim saw a white car with dark tinted windows speeding down Central Avenue and turning westbound on Merrick Road.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.